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How to Reach Sikkim

Local Transport: Shared jeeps between towns; private taxi services; limited public transportation; arranged vehicles for tourist circuits; trekking required for remote areas.
Permits: Inner Line Permits required for certain areas, particularly near international borders; special trekking permits for restricted zones; easily arranged through registered tour operators or government offices.

By Air

Pakyong Airport near Gangtok offers limited flights; Bagdogra Airport in neighboring West Bengal (125 km from Gangtok) serves as the main air gateway with good connectivity to major Indian cities.

By Rail

No direct railway; New Jalpaiguri (NJP) station in West Bengal serves as the nearest major railhead (125 km from Gangtok) with connections to major Indian cities.

By Road

Well-connected highway from Siliguri (West Bengal); shared jeeps and tourist vehicles from New Jalpaiguri/Siliguri; scenic mountain drives with multiple checkpoints; helicopter services available seasonally.